TED: Why teens confess to crimes they didn't commit | Lindsay Malloy

TED: Why teens confess to crimes they didn't commit | Lindsay Malloy

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the issue of false confessions, particularly among juveniles, using Brendan Dassey's case as a focal point. It highlights the vulnerabilities of young people in the legal system, the interrogation techniques that can lead to false confessions, and the need for specialized training for law enforcement. The video also emphasizes the importance of having legal protections for juveniles during interrogations and suggests reforms to prevent future injustices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the forensic developmental psychologist mentioned in the introduction?

Researching the impact of media on crime

Analyzing the effectiveness of police training

Studying adult criminal behavior

Understanding how juveniles function in the legal system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Brendan Dassey's case?

It had overwhelming physical evidence

It was resolved without a trial

It involved multiple suspects

It was featured in a Netflix series

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of wrongful convictions involved false confessions, according to DNA evidence?

75%

50%

25%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are juveniles more susceptible to false confessions?

They are less influenced by authority figures

They have more legal knowledge

They evaluate risk and reward differently than adults

They have stronger decision-making skills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a maximization strategy in police interrogations?

A method to provide legal advice to suspects

A technique to make suspects feel denials are pointless

A strategy to offer leniency for confessions

A way to ensure suspects have legal representation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of minimization strategies in interrogations?

To ensure suspects understand their rights

To convey sympathy and imply leniency

To intimidate suspects into confessing

To provide suspects with legal counsel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant difference between juvenile and adult brains?

Juvenile brains are identical to adult brains

Juvenile brains have more developed prefrontal cortexes

Juvenile brains undergo important changes during adolescence

Juvenile brains are less sensitive to rewards and risks

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